Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Western Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
American Beech
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
मीठी चेरी
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Süße Kirsche
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Cereza dulce
In Greek
american οξιάς
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
faia americano
Cereja doce
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Latin fagi
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of American Beech and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
American Beech and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of American Beech and Sweet Cherry
Care of American Beech and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.